Utah Code § 65A-8-304: Guidelines and standards for granting or denying applications to alter or remove trees.

The division shall consider the following criteria in granting or denying an application:

(1) the physical condition of the heritage tree or trees with respect to:

(a) insect infestation;

(b) disease;

(c) danger of falling;

(d) proximity to existing or proposed structures; and

(e) interference with utility services;

(2) the necessity of alteration or removal of the heritage tree or trees in order to construct proposed improvements and allow economic enjoyment of property;

(3) the topography of the land and the effect of removal of the heritage tree or trees on:

(a) erosion;

(b) soil retention; and

(c) the diversion or increased flow of surface waters resultant upon alteration or removal;

(4) the number of heritage trees existing in the neighborhood on improved property;

(5) the effect alteration or removal would have on established standards and property values in the area; and

(6) the number of heritage trees the particular parcel can support according to good forestry practices.